Guest post by Mars Dorian
I don’t know you.
But since you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re just a mouse click away from me, even if you happen to live on the other side of the planet.
The holy internet has vaporized distances, and those that remain are the invisible ones between me and you.
I still believe that most Bloggers don’t fully grasp the potential – the pure potential of it all – EVERYONE is just a mouse click away.
And with the possibility to reach everyone comes the power to influence anyone.
People don’t think about how much of a difference they can make , even with little things.
Now, I breathe digital life, and I almost love it more than my mother, but even I go out once in a while and experience compassion in the offline world.
TRUE love
I knew a guy who always used to send beautifully drawn postcards, even to people he wasn’t friends with. I always wondered why he did it, as he barely knew most of the people, and wasn’t getting anything in return. I haven’t met this guy for a few years now, and I almost forgot about him. Last month I got a postcard, and it was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I didn’t have to look at the name to know from whom it was coming from.
true LOVE
Last summer was a blast of endless joy – the weather seemed to be on fire 24/7, people were more dancing than walking through the streets, and every breath you took just felt like pure potential. One sweaty summer night, I went out for a walk and met some young Spanish guys who were looking for an awesome club. I tried to explain the location to them, but their English was as broken as my Spanish. The club was in another district, quite a distance away, and I couldn’t tell them how to get there. I paused for a second, and did something I had never done before – I walked them to the club, a total of 2 hours.
We finally arrived, and they couldn’t understand why I did it, and decided to invite me to the club. They insisted on paying for all of my drinks and what can I say, we had a BALL. I got their Facebook names, and it looks like I’m going to Spain this summer.
TRUE LOVE
I was backpacking Mexico a few years ago, and at one point I completely ran out of cash. It was a desperate situation. But when your trust in life remains strong, even if your world comes crashing down, miracles start to happen. I met a sweet family at the beach, and after explaining my situation, they let me stay at their house for a smashing 4 weeks (!). They provided delicious meals for me three times a day, taught me horse riding at their ranch and said goodbye to me by organizing a huge party and inviting half of the neighbourhood. They were the kindest “strangers” I’ve ever met.
Back to the digital world
I don’t know how big your blog is. And I don’t know If you’re in the Alexa top 100,000 or just starting out with a handful of readers, yourself included.
Honestly, that doesn’t matter so much. What matters more is that every little tweet, every blog post and every comment you make could cause a change in someone else’s life.
There are no strangers anymore, you affect your readers and they affect you.
And with that I don’t mean you have to write mushy and sentimental stuff, no no no, you can kick-ass with any topic you want to.
If it’s a technical post, can you make it super-amazing and make people crave that WordPress plugin? Or you write about customer service, and you could explain how inspiring it is to give your honest and super-caring feedback?
You see, no matter your topic, you can always flavor it with something magical, something that will really help your reader and/or touch their soul!
I think you can. And I think you should!
We’re all in this together, no gesture remains hidden, everything will be remembered in the global consciousness of our world.
You can make a difference even with the smallest message. Why not start today?
Are you with me?
Mars Dorian is a child of the internet and in mad love with creative branding. If you want to create a kick-ass brand, make your blog stand out and simply rock the online galaxy with your essence, go check out his website marsdorian.com and grab his RSS feed today.
About Kiesha Easley
Twitter: seommotips
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Wonderful. Love you and this lovely post. OK, I made a click to reach you, remove the invisible distance. Expecting more from you soon.
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Twitter: weblogbetter
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Hi Suresh,
This was an awesome guest post from Mars, wasn’t it? Glad you enjoyed it.
Definitely, what a fantastic website and revealing posts, I surely will bookmark your site.Have an awsome day!
Now that’s perspective. Really enjoy your different views from your article.
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Forget blogging, after reading about your travels, I need to start getting out there myself, haha. Just kidding!
I remember when I first started seeing visits from across the world in my Analytics account, and it was (and still is) very exciting to me. It’s amazing to think about all the different stories I’ve read, people’s lives I’ve learned about, and places across the world that I would have never even heard of had it not been for blogging and the internet. Not only is it extremely interesting, it can be humbling too!
.-= Ryan Cowles´s last blog ..Free Texture Pack by Metacom Creative – Cardboard, Notebook, Paper, Envelope, etc =-.
Hey-lo Ryan,
yep – it’s frickin’ awesome, isn’t it ?
Everybody can reach you – and the stories you from all the people around the world, it’s so darn exciting !
Every time I check my inbox, I’m curious as hell – what am I getting today ?
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Rock your Audience (and create an electric emotional connection) =-.
I’m with ya babe! It’s amazing the potential people have to touch each other versus 10 or 15 years ago. Why wouldn’t you make the most of it whenever and wherever possible?
Warm regards,
c
Hey Cori,
Exactly – brilliant chances today – you can make one hell of an inspiring ruckus, let’s do it now !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
Thank you for another great post. I submitted it to stumble upon.
I found that one of the best ways to get traffic and build a blogging community is by caring about people. Try to figure out what people need and give them the answers they’re looking for. I try to respond to every question people ask on my blog. I also make my e-mail address available to any visitor in case anyone e-mail me with their questions.
.-= Nick Stewart´s last blog ..Why viral traffic is so hard to get and what to do about it, plus 10 viral resources =-.
Thanks NIck,
Yeah – community interaction is EVERYTHING ! If you build genuine relationships, and can take you far – in your personality and business.
Thanks for submitting it to stumbleupon !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
I like your philosophy… and it’s true as Ms Freeman says, we need to be responsible with the effect that we can have.
I’m sure you knew you were going to get free drinks off those guys, weren’t you, Mars? I kid
.-= James Tayo´s last blog ..The Joneses Guide to selling a product to a customer =-.
Hey James,
Nah, I couldn’t even believe that they were paying for the club entrance – they were sooo generous !
Anyways, it’s Karma at its core – the way you treat people and they way they treat you back.
And thanks a lot for the retweet !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
No probs, man… Looks like you are going to win the contest
.-= James Tayo´s last blog ..The Joneses Guide to selling a product to a customer =-.
I’m sorry, I meant to say great post, Mars in the above comment.
.-= Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey´s last blog ..Take Life One Day At a Time =-.
Thanks Jarrod,
and yeah, actually getting that positive feedback is super-cool as well – if someone takes the time to actually acknowledge what you have done, you must have inspired that person A LOT !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
I love this post, Dorian! I agree that we can make a difference even with the simplest tweet. I’ll never forget my first testimonial I received on twitter from someone who said that they read my blog everyday and that it has changed there life. I’ll never forget walking away from my computer afterward with a smile on my face thinking, this is why I do it… this is why I blog, to help other people in ways I never thought I could.
.-= Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey´s last blog ..Take Life One Day At a Time =-.
This is a very good blog and I enjoyed reading this ! we can to inspire each other by different things!Rather it is good or small post, it can still be powerful! That’s what we can think in order to influence other people! Very good post!
.-= Tyler J.Logan ´s last blog ..I forgive, the mind refuses to forget- have I truely forgave the person who hurt me =-.
Hey Tyler,
right on, no matter how tiny your post or what niche you choose, with passion and a desire to help your fellow human citizen (and maybe entertain them?), you can do a lot of grrreat things.
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
Twitter: weblogbetter
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Mars,
as always this was an awesome post. It is that global appeal that continues to intrigue me – love it when I make the mistake of telling someone “Good morning” and then have them come back and say, “Good morning? It’s bedtime!” I laugh out loud every time. It never ceases to amaze me. I love it!
Hey Kiesha,
Yeah, you’re absolutely right, Kiesha, it is AWESOME. To know that people come from the Philippines, the States, India or even some tiny village somewhere on the planet is just epic in my eyes. You have to take the approach that Hollywood started about 15 years ago: In Hollywood, you don’t make American movies anymore, you make movies for the world !”
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
That is a great post, I have had some amazing experiences through my own blog. As a matter of fact my blog has changed my life. I love the internet.
.-= Casey Stubbs´s last blog ..What Are You Searching For? =-.
Twitter: weblogbetter
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Hi Casey! How’s it going? What’s the latest amazing experience? Yes, the internet is wonderful :)
Mars, you are awesome! This article was simply MAGIC!! I could see everything you described, but more, it made me want to draw some postcards (or did up the ones I got in Paris) and send them to folks who could use some joy.
I love that you made little bloggers like me feel equal in impact with people like Chris Brogan, Pam Slim, you and Keisha. That’s a gift!
Now I need to go put up a post at my blog! Thanks so much for brightening my day!!
.-= Trece´s last blog ..Minimalism? Um, not so much =-.
Thanks Trece,
And don’t worry about being “small”. Everyone starts somewhere – and every little post will make an impact, be it small or big. I truly believe that if you rock your “smallness”, then you will have no problem going big – every avalanche starts with a snowball !
Thanks for dropping by !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
Being online is another way we can touch someone else’s life, by sharing our knowledge or by helping in whatever way you can. It really makes a difference to someone who is really looking to fix something and when they read your blog and learn how you’ve faced the same problem and how you’ve fixed it, it gives them the courage to fix their problem themselves too.
Hey Selurus,
exactly. It’s comforting to know that you’re not the only one who’s stuck – there are millions who have the same problems, and by blogging about it – the whole world gets to know how you overcame them !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
I have had people tell me that the internet is a cold and impersonal place. I think this is just a reflection of their attitude. They approach their world in all it’s aspects in a hostile and suspicious way.
I like your attitude much better. I’ve met some awesome and inspiring people online. Whether online or off, you just have to look with an open heart and open mind to find the most amazing people and experiences.
Thanks for the reminder!
.-= Blog Angel a.k.a. Joella´s last blog ..The 3 Keys To Writing Blog Posts That Pop? Passion, Personality And Pertinence =-.
Hey Joella,
I think the world is the way you look at it – I’ve always considered the net as a place full of endless possibilities and great people – and that’s what I happen to find ! I only concentrate on the good parts, and ignore everything else. Creativity is my life force !
Thanks for dropping by !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
I am with you! I definitely think we have the ability, power f you will to influence people that we know online. More importantly we are influencing folks that we don’t know online. So we have a pretty big responsibility at the end of our finger tips.
yikes…;)
.-= Ms. Freeman@Baby Steps of an Internet Entrepreneur´s last blog ..Stop fighting it! Just write it! =-.
Hey Ms. Freeman !
I remember that line from Spiderman: With great power comes great responsibility !
But we should feel lighthearted about it – if we share the positivity wave of our passionate fire, we’ll definitely enrich some humans along the way. My core principle is always FUN, no matter what I write about !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
Hey Mars – good post.
I don’t have too many readers just yet (please stop by if you get a chance), so your comments about the possibilities is very much a concept that I have been considering a lot recently.
The line that got me was “…EVERYONE is just a mouse click away.” That is true, and because of that, the possibilities are seemingly limitless. Once someone has clicked, what do you want them to see?
We can create true change where we believe it needs to be.
That is what I got from your post.
Thanks & have a good day!
.-= mark´s last blog ..When Is Doing Something Well Not Enough? Now. =-.
Hey Mark,
Thanks a lot. Yep, just one click away. And even if your blog is small in the beginning (we all start somewhere !), making sure that we’ll enrich the life of those who come in contact with us. If that’s just a handful in the beginning, that’s fine. Give them a blast, and they will spread the message. Soon, you’ll be snowballing your traffic.
If you put the hours in ;)
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
Hey Mars,
This post is different and I like it because of the energy is positive.
You are so correct about any little thing we do in the digital can impact the writer & readers. That is why I like to leave comments to show appreciation to the writer. Sometimes readers learn as much from a comment as they do in the written post. Awesome post!
Chat with you later…
Josh
.-= Josh Garcia´s last blog ..Attract More Online Traffic By Simply Having a Winning Attitude… =-.
Josh,
commenting on other blogs and inspiring/encouraging other bloggers is awesome ! If you help others realize their full potential, you will realize yours at the same time !
IT’s digital karma ,)
Thanks Josh !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
This could possibly be my favorite aspect of blogging.
It doesn’t matter whether you have 100,000 hits a day or 10, the fact that you have the ability to influence someone living 5,000 miles away really is an amazing thing.
.-= Blogetize´s last blog ..Being Too Busy to Blog Everyday (And What to do About It) =-.
True, true !
It’s really crazy when you think about it ! We could live half a planet apart and still inspire and talk in real-time ! Endless potential, let’s use it for the good stuff !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.
I love (love!) the ability to connect with others online and make their day brighter. Every post gives us another chance to share encouragement and inspiration. There can never be too much of that in the world.
.-= Jean Sarauer´s last blog ..How to Write Riveting Review Posts =-.
Absolutely True, Jean !
there’s never ever positive fire you can pour into your blog posts !
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..How to Bring Down the Sky ! =-.